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Marmaduke is back on his feet and got to spend Christmas with his new family. He's gaining weight and loves to fetch logs (sticks are for little dogs). He's a happy and healthy dog once again.

Marmaduke has made an amazing recovery from his sudden, life threatening bloat situation!! Just two weeks after being saved from a high kill shelter, our big, sweet boy was in a different kind of trouble. As he made the hour long ride to the emergency vet in Mount Pleasant from Georgetown, he stood looking out of the front windshield the entire trip, as if to speed us onward towards some kind of relief from the excruciating pain he was undergoing.

After his unexpected yet successful, life saving surgery, we know we made the right decision. Marmaduke has never met a stranger, and everyone who meets him falls in love! A big thank you to Dr. Klein and her staff, and to the many kind folks who have contributed positive thoughts, sent donations and expressed genuine concern for gentle Marmaduke's well being.

But we still need your help in taking care of Marmaduke's medical expenses. Any amount is greatly appreciated and a small contribution by many will go a long way. If you feel inspired to do so, please pass the story of Marmaduke on and encourage your dog loving friends to help this kind soul. Marmaduke is also in need of a foster home, and will soon be ready to find his permanent, fur-ever home.

Marmaduke has been convalescing well in a very temporary foster home in West Ashley, and needs a place of his own. Although he acts as if he never had surgery at all, he needs to be in a calmer environment with more one-on-one attention and maybe only one or two laid back four footed friends. He gets along well with most other dogs, but will stand up for himself against pushy males or incorrigible humpers :) Marmaduke is handsome, friendly, crate trained, doesn't mind kitties, loves his crate and going for on leash potty breaks. He is rarely seen without a toy in his mouth. He is ready to happily hang out in a somewhat low key house, porch or your fenced back yard.

This emaciated, super sweet boy came in to rescue 2 weeks ago from a high kill NC shelter. Last night he bloated with torsion and had to be rushed to the Mount Pleasant emergency vet where he underwent surgery immediately. He is there for the next 24 hours under observation as he had rather severe necrosis of the stomach, as well as having his spleen removed. He is such a happy, loving soul with many caring people pulling for him.

Marmaduke has been through much neglect in his 6 years, but is such an example of unconditional love and trust, that we simply had to undertake these heroic, lifesaving measures.

If you'd like to help Marmaduke out, use the Chip-In widget below to make your donation

Beckford and Radcliffe are two of Georgia's puppies that are still up for adoption. Both puppies are cute and adorable (as puppies are), and get along very well with all their much bigger pack mates in their foster home.

We are in immediate need of a foster or adoptive home for this 8 year old retired show bitch. She was dropped off Saturday morning at a local high kill shelter. She has been spayed, is current on vaccinations and is heartworm negative. This sweet girl is friendly and laid back and will make a good looking addition to your family!

3 new arrivals to Wild Heir came in the form of Nicholas, Olivia and Barney on April 11. These sweet pups are the last three in need of forever homes from a Good Samaritan who found loving homes for the rest of the litter and had the mom spayed.

They are approximately 12 weeks old and already potty trained!

Of the 14 yellow Lab pups rescued from the Horry County shelter on March 6, 9 survived the gastric and respiratory ick that is so prevalent and dangerous to puppies in shelter settings. It was a hard week at Wild Heir losing 5, including Darla. However, the surviving pups have strong immune systems, and are happy, friendly and healthy! With most of their sisters and brothers adopted already, Liam, Aidan and Finn are the remaining adorable boys in search of forever homes. They love belly rubs and playing with their toys.They will make fine family companions and best fur friends.

Breaking News....Liam and Aidan were adopted today!

Georgia and her 8 pups who were rescued from a rural, high kill shelter in Griffin, GA on Feb. 19 are available for adoption! 3 yellow girls and 5 black boys were named after British writers with Baillie and Taylor already having found forever homes. Georgia herself is in a foster home and ready to be your new dog! She adores people and playing with other dogs.

The pups are friendly and active with Eliot being the tiniest of the bunch. We're not exactly sure of what the smaller breed mix is with Lab in the black pups, but we do know that it is 100% cute!

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Junior's hip surgery fund. We have raised more than $600 towards the first hip! Surgery will be scheduled as soon as we get at bit closer to our goal of $1,000, so remember every $5 or $10 helps get him closer to a normal pain free life of running and playing.
For those unfamiliar with Junior and his hip problem, please go to our website's front page and read about this sweet little guy with the heart of gold.

If you would like to contribute to Junior's surgery fund, click the button below

Update: Kiya has been adopted.

Kiya is a gorgeous purebred chocolate girl sadly in need of a new home due to her owner's work schedule. This 2 year old beauty is a great housedog, loves people, and gets along with other dogs. She loves outdoor activities, walks very well on leash, and her hobbies include fetching sticks, swimming and going to the beach. She knows her name and comes when called and likes to watch TV! Kiya is begin fostered by the parents of her owner and is available for adoption through Wild Heir Lab Rescue. Kiya is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed.

Update:

Norman is a gorgeous, smiling 6 year old boy who's looking for someone to love! He is laid back, AKC registered and knows basic commands and leash skills. He really enjoys going for long walks, riding in the car and just hanging out. He gets along with small and big dogs and ADORES children of all ages (even little bitty ones!) Norman is your typical chilled out, happy, goofy, not-a -rocket-scientist Labby in need of a new home through no fault of his own. He is being fostered by a family member of his owner and is available for adoption through Wild Heir Lab Rescue. Norman is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and neutered.

Sadie is an AKC registered, 9 year old beauty who is looking for a new home that LOVES Labs. She is good with older kids, other dogs and cats. We are recommending her to a home with older children only because she has a bit of arthritis in her hips and would be more comfortable in a home with kids who were not pulling or climbing on her.

She is a wonderful laid back housedog who walks well on leash, comes when called, knows basic commands and is just an all around very good girl! Sadie is begin fostered by a family member of her owner, and is available for adoption through Wild Heir Lab Rescue. Sadie is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed.

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Sadie, or any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application.

Update: Charlie has been adopted.

Charlie is a black Lab mix with a little white patch on his chest and on his back toes. He has wonderful big, soft, floppy Lab ears. Charlie is one year old as of 12/23/09. He is energetic, very playful, very loving and totally devoted. He loves to run, play and chase outside with you or another dog. He gets along well with other dogs, but absolutely loves being with his people.

He loves to play ball and if you don't throw it for him, he'll throw it for himself. When he's tired out and you're watching TV, he loves to curl up beside you with his head on you leg, but prefers to climb up into your lap with his head on your shoulder, all 60 - 70 pounds of him. He is crate trained and behaves well in the house.

Max is a black Lab mix that was born March 8, 2009. He is shy at first with some adults, but warms up quickly. He is very good with kids. Max still has a lot of puppy energy and loves to play and wrestle with other dogs. He knows how to sit and give you his paw. Max is almost out of his chewing stage and rarely chews anything but his bones. He is a loving dog, preferring to be inside with his people over being outside alone. He especially likes to sit next to you and cuddle in the evenings. He behaves well in the house and is crate trained. He goes to bed in his crate willingly and doesn't make a sound until morning.

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Puppy Max, or any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application.

Update: Sadie has been adopted.

Sadie is a very sweet 2 year old girl who thinks she's still a puppy. She loves to play and wrestle with other dogs, and she thinks cats are interesting. Most of all, her human friends are her favorite. She wants to be as close to you as she can and will put her head in your lap for attention. She is a small girl at around 50 pounds and would love to be in a home with another dog to play with. She is crate trained and is working on her manners.

Missy is an outgoing and friendly gal who is around 18-24 months. She LOVES to play with people and other dogs. Missy is great at fetching her tennis ball and will bring it back, drop it at your feet and get ready for another throw! She is crate and house trained, gets along with most other dogs (she's a bit too annoying for grumpy, older dogs or dominant females), loves children, and going for walks and rides in the car. Missy is a fun, playful girl who will make any active, dog friendly family a perfect partner.

Missy is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed.

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Missy, or any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application.

Update: Coco has been adopted.

Coco - very sweet 5 year old chocolate lab. She lived outside all of her life without much socialization, but she has learned to trust and is a wonderful house dog after spending time with her foster mom! Coco loves to be with people of all ages!

Coco is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed.

Hi! I'm Sabrina and I am a 3.5 year old Lab mix. I am such a sweetheart who has so much love to give. I may come off a little shy when you first meet me but when that goes away, I am a fun and goofy girl that loves to run and play. When I'm having a really great time and get really excited, I flatten completely out on my tummy and pull myself forward with my front paws with a huge smile on my face. It's quite a sight to see! At night when things calm down, I am just as content laying on my bed or next to my foster mom with my bone. I am great with kids, dogs, and cats. I even like to sit on my foster mom's balcony with the cat and watch the squirrels with her!

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Sabrina, or any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application.

Can you say personality plus??! Cain is a very sweet and engaging boy who was sadly owner surrendered because he liked to be top dog with the other male (intact) dog in the family. Go figure...He is very respectful with humans and gets along with most dogs-females and less dominant males especially, and doesn't mind little pups either. He's fine with the cats in the house but wants to chase them in the yard, but does respond well to verbal cues like "NO". He loves jumping into his big wire crate and is also trustworthy in the house. Cain is a very bright, alert dog who is very eager to please. He really wants a person of his own to play with and hang out with. He does not jump, dig, chew destructively or nuisance bark. He loves hanging out in the yard or the house with a chewie. He's good with children and would do well as either an only pet or with a playmate.

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Cain, or any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application.

Addey is a lovely female black Lab Mix with a great personality! She is very sweet and is a extremely fast learner. She has been working with a trainer for the past month and is a terrific student. Addey would make a fantastic companion for someone who is very active and wants a friend to go running, hiking, and for long walks. If you like outdoor activities and want a loyal companion, then Addey is the girl for you! Addey is ready and waiting for her forever home!

If you are interested in meeting or adopting Addey, or any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application.